Add 63/36 and 6/7
1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 6/7
63/36 + 6/7 is 73/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
63/36 = 63 × 7/36 × 7 = 441/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
6/7 = 6 × 36/7 × 36 = 216/252 - Add the two like fractions:
441/252 + 216/252 = 441 + 216/252 = 657/252 - 657/252 simplified gives 73/28
- So, 63/36 + 6/7 = 73/28
In mixed form: 217/28
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